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Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Broccoli

Name: Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Broccoli
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slice salmon fillet; 1 cup white quinoa; 2 cup water; 300 gram broccoli; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 dessert spoon Dijon mustard; 0.5 piece lemon zest

Duration

35 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

Servings:

2 slice salmon fillet
1 cup white quinoa
2 cup water
300 gram broccoli
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 dessert spoon Dijon mustard
0.5 piece lemon zest

Step-by-Step Preparation

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Preheat the oven to 190 degrees and prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Wash the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer by rubbing it with plenty of water and drain. Add the quinoa and 2 cups of water to a small pot, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt over it, and bring to a boil. After it boils, reduce the heat, cover, and cook for approximately 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Then, let it sit to steam.

Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil, Dijon mustard, grated lemon zest, paprika, the remaining salt, and black pepper to obtain a homogeneous sauce.

Brush an equal amount of the prepared mustard and lemon sauce onto the salmon fillets and place the fillets on the baking tray.

Separate the broccoli into small florets, lightly toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and arrange them on the tray next to the salmon.

Place the tray in the preheated oven and cook for approximately 15-18 minutes until the salmon is tender and juicy, and the broccoli is slightly firm with lightly browned edges.

Spread the warm quinoa on the bottom of a serving plate. Serve hot by placing the roasted salmon fillet on top and the steamed-like roasted broccoli on the side.

Chef's Tips

To completely remove the bitter taste of quinoa, you must wash it by rubbing it under plenty of cold water in a colander for at least 1-2 minutes before cooking.
To prevent the salmon from drying out, do not exceed 18 minutes in the oven; it is sufficient for the fish to flake slightly when pierced with a fork.

Alternative & Optional Ingredients

You can use brown rice or buckwheat instead of white quinoa.
You can prefer the same amount of mild whole grain mustard instead of Dijon mustard.

Gourmet Recommendations

During the serving stage, you can drizzle a few drops of cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil over the salmon or sprinkle freshly ground pink peppercorns for extra aroma.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

Calories443 kcal

Protein28 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Fat22 g

Fiber 5 g

Sugar 2 g

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Baked Salmon with Quinoa and Broccoli

Duration

35 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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